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Absalom, Absalom!

Out of My Way, I'm Becoming a Billionaire

Harmonia Marsh had been married to Absalom Terran for five years. She loved him to death. She was willing to go to great lengths and make all sorts of compromises for him. Despite that, Absalom still humiliated Harmonia by showering someone else with his love. Finally, Harmonia realized just how heartless he was and understood that he would never love her. She filed for a divorce the moment she realized this. Everyone said that she would regret her decision, and her ex thought that she would come crawling back to him and beg for forgiveness. However, she inherited a massive fortune and built her business empire. She turned into a billionaire and flourished after her divorce!However, Absalom regretted letting her go. He started trying to win her heart, only to be met with multiple failures. Absalom proposed to her for the umpteenth time.In response, Harmonia said, “Sorry, I’d rather marry anyone else than marry you.”

572 Chapters

Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother

My name's Luna Lawson, and he's Felix White.From the moment we were born, the elders in our families had us engaged to one another. I've been sure of one thing my whole life—I'm Felix's future wife.Since we were kids, I've thought of him as my god. I did everything I could to follow his instructions and treat him well.But one year, he brings a young lady to me. He gives her a tender and loving gaze, saying, "This is my girlfriend."I say, "Okay."Later, Felix says, "Lulu, Lili says she feels insecure because you've remained single this whole time."And so, I start dating Felix's older brother, Colin White. At first, I think he's pure of heart and free from desire, but after we get together, he starts seducing me with everything he's got.I try to flee, but he chases after me. When I get mad, he coaxes me. He laughs when I scold him and feeds me when I'm hungry. He also holds me when I'm cold …I tell him, "Colin, stay away from me. It's so hot."He locks me in his embrace and smiles devilishly. "Be good. Let me give you another kiss."

7.2

1064 Chapters

No One's Luna

This is the completed 1st book. Ellie is the top female warrior of her pack and a tomboy. She also happens to be the most beautiful she-wolf with golden blonde hair and emerald green eyes. When she has more than wolf fighting to claim her as his, will she listen to her heart, the mate bond, or her head? One thing is for sure. Ellie belongs to no one. Book 2 The Rogue's Winter Revenge is also a complete book and can be found on Good Novel!

9.6

44 Chapters

Nanny and the Alpha Daddy

I’m a new grad human in huge debt, and cheated by my Omega bf. When I got wasted in a bar, I didn’t expect to have the best sex ever. And the very next morning, I also didn’t expect to wake up and find my ONS hookup was my bf's Alpha billionaire BOSS…. How things are going to turn out after I accidentally became his 5yo daughter's live-in nanny?____________How did this happen? How did I wind up finally becoming employed, only for it to turn out that my new employer was the same person who I had a one night stand with just two nights ago?“I didn’t know that you would be the employer. If I had known, I wouldn’t have applied….”“It’s alright. I knew it was you when I hired you. I did it on purpose.” I scrunched my eyebrows together. “What do you mean?”

9.6

252 Chapters

Kindly Sign the Divorce Papers, Curt

Deeply in love with Curtis Crosby, Margot Stone's dreams come true when she marries him. When she finds out she is pregnant, she is eager to share the joyous news with Curtis. That is when she sees him bringing back another woman who is set to seize everything that belongs to her.After being wounded time and again, Margot decides to file the divorce papers and leave.To Curtis' shock, she vanishes into thin air, never to be heard from again. He begins his frenzied search for her.

7.8

1572 Chapters

My Alpha's Mark

Kacie is used to keeping to herself. She has been a slave to Ken, the Blood Moon packs Alpha for the past year. She has no dreams of escaping but as the abuse worsens she prays to the Goddess for a way out. Alpha Viktor is the Alpha of one of the largest packs and doesn’t want or have the time for a mate. When he sees Alpha Ken’s arms wrapped around her waist he sees red. Could the Moon Goddess be so cruel as to present his mate to him in the arms of another? !! Mature Content Warning: Not for readers under 18 !! Trigger Warnings: Sexual assault, physical abuse, and rape. If this isn't something you can read this isn't the book for you.

8.1

204 Chapters

Who Narrates 'Absalom, Absalom!' And Why Is It Significant?

3 Answers2025-06-15 19:34:40

The narration in 'Absalom, Absalom!' is a wild puzzle of voices, but Quentin Compson takes center stage alongside his Harvard roommate Shreve. What makes it significant is how unreliable and layered their storytelling becomes. They piece together Thomas Sutpen's saga through gossip, half-truths, and their own imaginations, turning history into something fluid and subjective. Faulkner doesn’t just tell a story; he shows how stories get distorted by time, bias, and personal obsession. Quentin’s voice especially matters because he’s haunted by the South’s legacy—the same themes that drown him in 'The Sound and the Fury'. The way he and Shreve reconstruct Sutpen’s fall says more about their own fears than about Sutpen himself.

What Is The Role Of Quentin Compson In 'Absalom, Absalom!'?

3 Answers2025-06-15 08:31:55

Quentin Compson in 'Absalom, Absalom!' is this brooding, haunted guy who’s basically the lens through which we see the whole tragic mess of the Sutpen family. He’s not just a narrator—he’s obsessed with uncovering the truth about Thomas Sutpen’s rise and fall, but the more he digs, the more he drowns in the past. Faulkner makes him this perfect vessel for Southern Gothic angst; Quentin’s already fragile (we know from 'The Sound and the Fury' he’s doomed), and here, the weight of history literally destroys him. He’s not solving mysteries—he’s becoming one.

What’s wild is how Quentin’s own family ties into Sutpen’s saga. His grandfather knew Sutpen, so the story isn’t some abstract legend—it’s personal. The novel’s structure revolves around Quentin piecing together conflicting accounts, and his version isn’t neutral. He’s projecting his own guilt, maybe about the South’s sins or his personal failures. By the end, you realize Quentin isn’t telling Sutpen’s story—he’s screaming his own.

Why Is 'Absalom, Absalom!' Considered Faulkner'S Masterpiece?

3 Answers2025-06-15 07:38:57

I've read 'Absalom, Absalom!' three times, and each read reveals new layers of genius. Faulkner's fragmented storytelling forces you to piece together the Sutpen saga like a detective solving a century-old mystery. The way he bends time is revolutionary—events echo across generations, blurring past and present until they feel equally alive. What sticks with me most is how every character becomes an unreliable narrator, filtering history through their own biases and obsessions. The prose isn't just descriptive; it's visceral, like feeling the Mississippi heat crawl up your neck as you read. This isn't a book you skim—it demands total immersion, rewarding patience with revelations about America's racial and class fractures that still resonate today.

How Does 'Absalom, Absalom!' Use Nonlinear Storytelling Effectively?

3 Answers2025-06-15 22:58:02

As someone who's read 'Absalom, Absalom!' multiple times, I can confirm Faulkner's nonlinear approach isn't just confusing—it's genius. The fractured timeline mirrors how we actually remember events, jumping between past and present like scattered puzzle pieces. Each character's retelling adds another layer, some details contradicting others, forcing you to piece together the real story. It's like hearing gossip from different people—each version has its own bias. The Quentin-Compson framing device works perfectly here; his struggle to understand Thomas Sutpen's legacy becomes our struggle too. This technique makes the South's unresolved history feel alive and messy rather than neatly packaged.

How Does 'Absalom, Absalom!' Explore The Theme Of Southern Guilt?

3 Answers2025-06-15 21:07:26

As someone who grew up hearing family stories about the Civil War, 'Absalom, Absalom!' hits hard with its portrayal of Southern guilt. The novel doesn't just talk about guilt; it makes you feel the weight of history pressing down on every character. Thomas Sutpen's doomed empire is built on slavery and violence, and his descendants inherit both his wealth and his moral rot. The way Quentin Compson obsessively reconstructs Sutpen's story shows how the past won't stay buried—it haunts like a ghost. Faulkner uses dense, circular storytelling to mirror how Southerners keep reliving their guilt without ever escaping it. The land itself feels tainted, with the ruined plantation standing as a monument to sins that can't be undone.

How Does 'Absalom, Absalom!' Depict Thomas Sutpen'S Downfall?

3 Answers2025-06-15 04:48:26

Thomas Sutpen's downfall in 'Absalom, Absalom!' is a brutal unraveling of ambition. He arrives in Jefferson with nothing but a grandiose plan to build a dynasty, blind to the human cost. His obsession with legacy makes him cold—he abandons his first wife when he discovers her Black ancestry, then tries to force his children into a loveless union to preserve his 'design.' But karma bites hard. His son Henry murders Charles Bon to prevent miscegenation, Judith is left broken, and Sutpen himself dies at the hands of Wash Jones, a poor white man he insulted. The house burns, literally and symbolically. Faulkner shows how Sutpen's racism and single-mindedness destroy everything he touches, including himself. The tragedy isn’t just his death; it’s the generations of suffering he leaves behind.